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Snap Judgment: First chapter of 'Midnight Sun'

Aug 26, 2008, 04:16 PM | by Amy Wilkinson

Categories: Books, Snap Judgment, Twilight, Twilight Bytes

Twilight_l_2 If you, like me, flew through the 768-page behemoth that is Breaking Dawn during the wee morning hours following its release, you probably have little left to temper your Cullen cravings until the big screen version of Twilight hits theaters November 21 (thank you, Harry Potter). Which is all the more reason I was so psyched to stumble upon the first chapter of Stephenie Meyer's next book, Midnight Sun.

As any die-hard Twilighter can tell you, Midnight Sun is a retelling of the saga's first book through the eyes of hunky vampire Edward Cullen. Meyer recently told EW.com that she's 12 chapters into the novel, which Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke and star Robert Pattinson (pictured, with costar Kristen Stewart) used to help flesh out Edward's persona in the film. I've gotta say, as much as I love the original Twilight story, I think I'm even more in love with the tale from Edward's darker point of view.

But I shouldn't call it simply Edward's perspective, because as you know, the vamp's ability to read other people's thoughts provides easy access to everyone's inner workings. We're not only privy to Edward's intense (and I mean INTENSE) struggle to not eat Bella, but we get a peek into the minds of the mysterious Cullens -- from Jasper's naughty yearning to devour a classmate in the cafeteria to Alice's ongoing worries about her partner's vegetarian fidelity. Edward's voice in the novel is not only more nuanced and mature than high-strung Bella's (perhaps his 107 years has something to do with that), but we get the added bonus of avoiding all the smoldering eyes/icy-cold granite-body talk.

What say you, PopWatchers? Have you had a chance to peruse the first chapter of Midnight Sun? Do you prefer the Twilight story from Bella's or Edward's perspective? Which scenes are you dying to see through Edward's eyes? (I'm stoked for the fight scene!)

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luxury watch Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 09:20 PM EST

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Brenda Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 12:34 AM EST

First of all, Stephanie Meyey's decision to not finish Midnight Sun is NOT to "punish" her fans. From every thing I have read, and every interview I have seen, Stephanie loves her fans. She is blown away at how the fans have embraced this beautiful story and fallen in love with "her vampire" as she herself did while writing the Twilight Saga. She is an artist, creativity cannot be turned on and off. Writing is not like your ordinary profession. She feels, hurt and betrayed. I for one feel so genuinely sorry that this had happened.it was bittersweet reading the 1st 12 chapters of Midnight Sun. Of course, as any real Twilight fan hopes; I hope someday she is able to get past this incredibly intrusive violation of not only her work, but her love and finish the story. However, this is a choice that can only be reached after she has had time to heal. I sincerely hope that does happen. Not only for the fans, but for Meyer as well.

Mauri Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 12:57 PM EST

wAY BETTER THAN TWILIGHT/ THE FACT that Myer stated in her Website that it would never be published is truly a disapointment to me. I was left wanting more after reading thre draft...I think it's just CRuel!

olivia Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 08:17 AM EST

i agree completely, i absolutely love the first 12 chapters. i think that they bring a new understanding not only to twilight, but to the rest of the books too, and all of the characters involved. before midnight sun, i didn't really know all that much about what the vampires thought, but now i can really understand what is going on. i totally and completely am in love with the twilight saga, and this book only adds to that.

clarissa Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 01:20 AM EST

who can send me the 12 chapters of midnight sun? please send it on my e-mail
itsysh@yahoo.com


thank you... ö

tori Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 02:16 PM EST

i understand why you dont wana finish the book bubt we all want to read it. you are an amzing writer and people lovee your series full of romance. its totaly breathtaking. if midnight sun is as good as the books in bellas veiw they will be off the racks in seconds. i owould wait for hours to get my hands on that book. so please fi ish the book people will LOVE it!

Grace Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 06:55 PM EST

Twilight inspired me to believe that anything is possible, you just have to get a better look on things. I hope she continues writing midnight sun. Remember people live life to its fullest or if you don't know how, always look on the bright side of life. <33

kirsty-lee Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 10:58 PM EST

everyone stop bugging her i mean i love twilight but shes never going to write it if you keep pressuring her for god sake leave her alone!!!!!!!!

tasha kinlyma Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 11:08 AM EST

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tashin limde Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 11:03 AM EST

i love twilight so much and alll dat boookssssssssssssssss

Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 05:06 PM EST

PLEASE WRIGHT MIDNIGHT SUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I AM BEGGING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 05:06 PM EST

PLEASE WRIGHT MIDNIGHT SUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I AM BEGGING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 05:03 PM EST

please wright midnight sun!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I AM BEGGING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hailey johnson Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 11:49 PM EST

omg!! Big twilight fan i cant wait till she releses midnight sun!!! i would take a bullet for the woman who wrote all of the books!!! u ROCK STEPINE (sry if i spelled youre name wrong)

twilightfan Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 08:14 PM EST

I am a die-hard Twilight fan and I have read the entire series at least 8 times now. When I heard SM was writing another book I just about snapped. I quicky dicovered the title and couldnt wait to find out more. But to my dismay, someome leaked the 12 chapters of the book online and SM was so upset that she didnt want to write it anymore. Though I understood how she felt, my curiousity got to me. I finished reading the 12 chapters of Midnight Sun, and found that I am in love with it already. Although Twilight was my second favorite in the series...well its just way better in Edwards POV. When I read Twilight I had so many questions and no answers. After reading Midnigh Sun I could finally understand it all. Which, of couse, made it even better.

ps. Edward is soooooooooooo HOTT! GO TEAM EDWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

maddie Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 08:16 PM EST

omg! go to http://www.savemidnightsun.com/
and then click on the "edward" tab above!

maddie Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 07:37 PM EST

Stephenie Meyer,
Though I understand why you are upset and why you feel you shouldnt have to finish Midnight Sun, it doesnt mean Im okay with it. Honestly, everybody loves your books-they r amazing!-so why make us wait any longer? We want to read your books, and I really dont think anybody can stand waiting! Its almost unbearable to think that you may never finish Midnight Sun(which would be really bad for me because I cant stand not knowing what happens!)and I dont think that you should be so down that someone posted it online. So someone really messed up, but think about it...now EVERYONE wants to know what happens! You should be overjoyed because everyone loves your books! So please please please please please please please please please please finish the book!

iloveEdward Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 04:19 PM EST

OMG! Anyone who doesn't think Edward is hot has to be absolutly CRAZY! His eyes in the movie were gorges! WOW! What i would give just to meet him! And Bella was awsome to. I love the part where she gets bit in the first book, and how Edward loved her so much he tried to suck the venom out of her. Man I would get bit by a vampire to have him suck the venom out any day! GO TEAM EDWARD!

karol Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 02:32 AM EST

I'am really a huge fan of Stephanie Meyer the author of twilight,new moon,eclipse,breaking dawn.She was just amazing and all of her books are fantastic and she just gave the readers what they wanted. And her books simply touches reader's heart. So I was really exited about the midnight-sun and I hope the book will be out in the market soon. And I know also that Stephanie will do a great job about this book.

Molly Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 01:43 AM EST

I am more than a die-hard twilight fan, i have read every book 11 times over and have poters everywere, the soundtrack and i cant wait for the frist movie to come out on dvd and the second movie in the movies too!
i read the frist chapter of midnight sun and i love it!!!!!!!!!!!! i love edward sooooo much hes the best and now i need to read the whole book!
i have to say i think im the biggest fan, my parents get so annoyed with me reading all day everyday! but i hate not being able to read about it all for more than 5 mins at a time i love edward!!!!!!!!!!!

sharon Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 07:37 AM EST

could someone please send me the link to read the 12 chapters of midnight summer? I would really appreciate it. thanks

Amirah Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 05:58 PM EST

i love twilight and i love stephanie.
i dont usualy even read but these books are amazing. i cant beleive she thought of this from a dream!!
i love you stephanie meyer. keep writing AND FINISH MIDNIGHT SUN ! :)

cherry pie Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 01:00 PM EST

EDWARD IS HOT i HATE Bela im soooo jelause my fav book of the series is breaking dawn

Krystal Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 06:18 PM EST

OMG! It would be so awesome to read Breaking Dawn from Edward's POV. I know this may sound disgusting, but I'd really like to see chapter 18, "There Are No Words For This," from Edward's perspective.

Melisa Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 03:45 PM EST

I am DYING for her to finish Midnight Sun. Frankly she should devote at least one novel to each and every "Couple Set" in the Cullen Family. She is so wonderful at telling these Vampire Love Stories, that it seems only natural that Stephenie Meyer should back us up, and tell each of their individual love stories, on a much grander scale (rather than in passing), not to mention the fact that I am PRAYING that she actually continues on Jacob and Reneesme's Story, and lets us see Jacob and Reneesme fall in love (more than just the fact that Jacob has "Imprinted" on Reneesme. She's super-growthing quickly anyway!). Come On Stephenie, finish up Midnight Sun. Having already read 12 chapters, I will still go out and spend $20 to read the remainder of this story from Edward's perspective. Don't let the Cullen story line die. YOu have enough characters to keep us entertained for some time to come!

Katie Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 08:40 PM EST

i realy like twilight but am sad
that she like edward more then jacob
i read those books 4 time but i like jacob more than edward..
so GO TEAM JACOB
and i do like edward but i juste like jacob more than edaward ...

Lara Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 08:31 PM EST

o my god
is the best book ever

Sourlysweet Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 07:21 PM EST

OMG!!!! Dose anyone no where the book got posted please tell me if u no at prplroxy@gmail.com TEAM EDWARD!!

MARY Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 01:19 AM EST

Is stephenie meyer really going to finish the whole book
and have it published?

katie Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 08:16 AM EST

omgggggggg I love the twilight. midnight sun better come out soon. stephenie meyer is the best author I love her. midnight sun first chapter was great I can't wait to read the rest =) team edward !

becky Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 02:38 PM EST

could someone send me the 12 chapters of midnight sun by stephanie meyer.

becky Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 02:10 PM EST

could someone please send me the link to read the 12 chapters of midnight summer? I would really appreciate it. thanks

Nynphadora Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 07:21 PM EST

Hi guys!
I didn't read the first chapters from Midight Sun but Stephanie Meyer will just publish the 12 first chapters and stop writing because of that and that's REALLY sad! :(

magod99 Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 10:57 PM EST

I really enjoyed Midnight Sun, and I really wish that Stephenie would stop punishing her die hard fans and finish the book for us. I would like to see the whole series re-written from Edward's point of view. I can just imagine the honeymoon scene from his eyes- the control it took for him not to kill Bella and exactly how feathers got everywhere!! LOL I can understand that she feels hurt and betrayed, but if it was truly just a rough draft, then she should know that her true fans will be more than welcoming to any updates she does in editing and will rush to buy the book the minute it hits the shelves.

jazz Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 03:57 PM EST

I thought Edwards version was better it also was funny

Jill Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 02:38 PM EST

can someone please send me the link for the chaptersss..

hottiejmg@hotmail.com

Shy Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 02:40 AM EST

All the Midnight Sun chapters are available at the Stephenie Meyer's website.

Lauren Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 02:08 PM EST

please send me the link for the rest of midnight sun someone :) thanks! kimberlyruthh@hotmail.com

diane Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 06:28 AM EST

one thing's for sure though, if ever stephanie meyer comes to her right senses and publishes that book, i will SURELY grab a copy.

dumb lamb Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 07:38 PM EST

I HAVE READ THE WHOLE 12 CHAPTER LEAK AND I FEEL TERRIBLE BECAUSE I HAD NO IDEA IT WAS A LEAK...BUT IN ALL TRUTH I COULD READ IT A MILLION TIMES BECAUSE EDWARD'S VERSION IS MORE COMPLEX (AND FUNNIER IF YOU ARE INTO THAT DARK HUMOR TYPE OF THING). I AM A DIE HARD TWILIGHT FAN HAVE EVERY BOOK IN THE SAGA WAS AT THE BREAKING DAWN MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY AND THE MIDNIGHT SHOWING OF TWILIGHT. SO IN SHORT WHAT IM TRYING TO SAY IS STEPHANIE SHOULD PUBLISH MIDNIGHT SUN BECAUSE I CAN NEVER QUINCH MY THIRST (NO PUN INTENDED) FOR THE BEAUTIFUL RELATIONSHIP BELLA AND EDWARD SHARE!! BUT WHAT I REALLY WANT STEPHANIE TO WRITE IN EDWARD'S POINT OF VIEW WOULD BE BREAKING DAWN...BECAUSE IT WAS FRIGGIN AWESOME AND I WENT THROUGH TWILIGHT SAGA DEPRESSION WHEN I REALIZED IT WAS OVER... :( SO TO MAKE A LONG STORY LONGER MIDNIGHT SUN SHOULD LIVE IN AND IF STEPHANIE UNDERSTANDS THE NEED FOR ALL HER FANS TO UNDERSTAND MORE OF EDWARD'S ANGST (POWERFUL MEANING) SHE WOULD CONTINUE BLESSING US WITH HER GENIUS!♥♥♥

jhona Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 05:20 AM EST

where are the other chapters? Does anyone know please email me wang_jhona27@yahoo.com!please...... i love edward and i really love twiligth?please

foreveryours Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 02:59 PM EST

i think that the book will be amazing. especially the meadow scene!!
but i did hear about the Jasper conflict, why wasnt that mentioned in Twilight?

Ginny Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 02:30 PM EST

where are the other chapters? Does anyonw know?

Madison Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 08:05 AM EST

omfg i love it

maggiemarmalade Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 06:34 PM EST

Oh I _definitely_ prefer Midnight Sun over Twilight. Basically, as SM herself admitted, not much is going on in the first 150 pages of Twilight except that Bella is all "WTF is wrong with this cute guy?" Edward, on the other hand, is the one with real conflict and struggle - and we just hear about it after it's more or less over. Bella has little conflict - she wants to bone Edward and that's all there is; Edward wants to EAT her, but he can't.

Also, I'm sort of sad to admit - Twilight smacks a little of a Mary Sue fanfic, while Midnight Sun is from a point of view that no girl can directly identify with, even SM.

<3

Brittany Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 10:39 AM EST

I can too only find the first chapter.....Anyone konw where the 12 are? E-mail me!! Inuyashalover44@hotmail.com

Victoria Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 07:05 PM EST

ummmmm. so my step dad just told me that jacob killed bella in midnight sun and i know he is one to say crap like that to piss me off so if you've read the first 12 tell me

crismeister Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 07:02 PM EST

I really did love the first 12 chapters of Midnight Sun, I wish we could have read the Meadow chapter to know how he felt just before he was about to physically reveal himself and what his first kiss with Bella would have felt like to him. However I don't think we as fans would have wanted to read the stroy from Edward's point of view without reading Bella's view in Twilight first. This is because the books from Bella's point of view make you fall in love with Edward because she's the girl who's in love with him. If we never fell in love with his character, would we really have wanted to read the story from his point of view? He doesn't see himself in the way Bella does and what intrigues readers the most is the beautiful Cullen family from a human perspective. I think Midnight Sun only works with the Twilight books out there, and I have to say I prefer the twilight books, however it is really interesting to see what everyone else is thinking and most importantly Edward's thoughts.

jolyne Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 09:38 PM EST

oops i forgot my email heehee little-miss.jolyne.xo@hotmail.com :)
plzz emailthem to me im a big fan in need to read themm plz!

jolyne Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 09:36 PM EST

okaii i have been looking for the first 12 chapters for an hour and i can only find the first one wich would be the one that si on s.m official website but if anyone has or knows where to get all 12 chapters from plllzzzzz email me i really must read them!!

p.s Edward is SEXY!!!!!!!!♥

Ashley Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 07:13 PM EST

ohh geez.
midnight sun is great. the way meyers portrays Edwards constant struggle against not killing bella is unbvelievable. right now im re-reading twilight and midnight sun at the same time. it is entertaining to look at it from bella's side them go on the computer and read edwards side and compare. i would recomend to do this. anyways on her official website it says that she is planning on finishing it and she will start writing it again after she is done with all the drama of the releases of the host and of breaking dawn. so that means she should be writing it now. yay!

edward&bellalover Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 10:13 AM EST

penguin, ur a genious nwhoever u r!!!!
i feel the same!!!! :)

edward&bellalover Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 10:13 AM EST

penguin, ur a genious nwhoever u r!!!!
i feel the same!!!! :)

edward&bellalover Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 10:10 AM EST

i absolutly LOVE the Twilight sesries!!! at 1st i didnt want to see the movie cause i thought it would ruin the book but then i saw the comercials and i got excited!!!!

I LOVE EDWARD & BELLA!!!! I LOVE TWILIGHT!!!!

Kris Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 07:25 AM EST

I find it very interesting that a father who wants to wait a few more years "before I insist more firmly on her reading books of some substance"... books of substance? Have you heard of Wuthering Heights? It's considered one of the greatest books of all time and if you think Bella has issues. Wait till you meet Catherine.... now there's a girl with issues. Sounds like more uneducated prattling from the "ohh it's popular-I have to be different" group. How sad.
Working as a librarian and being a bibliophile myself, nothing makes me happier than seeing people, especially young ones, fall in love with books. Choosing to remove their noses from video games and other media to sit down and read. Yes read! We have an epidemic going on in this country and it is a lack of reading. I grew up with parents who encouraged me to read, even if they didn't always understand what the attraction to a certain genre was (think Mercedes Lackey) and it, dear sir, has made all the difference.

penguin Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 04:40 PM EST

Im with that girl that typed awhile , Reghan!!!!!!!!!!!!!

penguin Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 04:37 PM EST

EDWARD IS SEXY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SEXY I TELL YOU SEXY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Penguin Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 04:34 PM EST

I love all the books with all the love between them!

janelle Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 05:26 PM EST

I really want to read it please don't let some Jackass change your mind u rock and its no fair that someone did that to u but there are so many people waiting for this book don't let us suffer for what that person did. the choose is yours don't let us down.

Ann Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 04:41 PM EST

stepheniemeyer.com under series and then midnight sun.

Jessa Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 03:06 PM EST

omg please i cant freakin find the chapters on here so if anybody has it email it to me slipknot_freak1311@yahoo.com

Norma Sat, Oct 4, 2008 at 05:46 AM EST

I'm agreeing with Adrian here: no more overblown spewing from this gloriously untalented writer? Great! As for the blinkered rest of you: can't you see what's going on here? It's a publicity stunt, pure and simple. SHE leaked the chapters so that her fatuous teenage fanbase (that's you, kids) would grovel and shower her with praise when she-- sigh! gasp!-- simply couldn't carry on. Can we say "shameless ploy," people...?

Cassie Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 06:09 PM EST

I read the first chapter and then I read that someone put out the first 12 chapters and that she was stopping Midnight sun and my cousin read the first 12 chapters. I was just wondering where the 12 chapters r at?

Jen Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 06:11 PM EST

Oh, this Twilight mom so hopes Ms. Meyer picks up her Midnight Sun pen again someday. It really is a great read and I do think I may love it more than Bella's version!

Christine Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 05:27 PM EST

I also read the excerpt from Midnight Sun and loved every word of it. I was hoping she would get around to finishing it and write the other books this way also. I want to read New Moon through Edwards perspective. Oh and the scene I want to read from Twilight would be the Meadow scene and the part where Edward gets off the plane and Bella has escaped. I want to know what he was feeling at that very moment! Sooo intense!

Erin Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 01:56 PM EST

I loved the version from Edwards point of view. When I finished reading Twilight I had so many unanswered questions but after reading Midnight Sun everything fell into place.

mindy Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 01:47 PM EST

I sincerely hope that Ms. Meyer continues to share the Twilight saga from Edward's p.o.v. His story is substantially more compelling than Bella's. Am in agreement with Deb, too: the maturity level with Edward's perspective does help ease the slight feeling of embarassment from being a 40-yr-old fan of the series. Ms. Meyer has a clever imagination and I thought the series improved as it went along. Sure hope she continues to hone her talent by turning out more adult themed fantasy/horror/romance in the future.

Sid Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 04:41 PM EST

Go onto Stephanie Meyers official site and you can read all 264 pages of Midnight Sun, it isn't complete but it is by far better than Twilight, because we do get to hear all that Edward hears, and well he gets to hear some really funny stuff from Jessica,Mikes and Alice (she is so witty!) minds....LOL
I do hope she finishes it, I know I will be first in line when/if it gets released.

jena Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 09:16 PM EST

i have heard a lot about it and i relly want to read it so someome please email it to me goncalves.janina@yahoo.com

Ashley Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 07:21 PM EST

I absolutely LOVED the first chapter! I think it added so much more dimension to the story, and it was good to finally understand Edwards perspective, rather than just from Bella's side. I hope Stephenie Meyer will continue to write the novel!

MaryUtah Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 03:42 PM EST

I am one of those that ate up anything Twilight related, including the first chapter of MS on Meyers page - and when it was posted on her site, read the 12 leaked chapters and wow - though Twilight has been my favorite all along, MS could very well replace it - I LOVE, LOVE the story from Edward's perspective and I LOVE knowing more about the Cullens - since that family dynamic is so intriguing to me!
I hope that Stephenie is able to take some time off, get to spend time with her family and eventually return to MS because it's too good to just let slip away.

lacey Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 03:20 PM EST

i love the books. and to the father who posted about not wanting his daughter to end up like bella.

1. fictional character
2. its not her being spineless or codependent or silly and adsurd.

its a story of two people needing one another absolutly, not as a crutch, but to make them whole. true love. duh.

-- he makes her strong, she makes him human.

LHS Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 12:32 PM EST

I read the Midnight Sun chapters after reading the others, and I was absolutely *dazzled* by it. Amazing. It nearly killed me when I got to the end and realized there was no more. I pray that Stephenie Meyer changes her mind and finishes and publishes Midnight Sun. I'll be first in line to buy it!

Raven Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 09:36 AM EST

PS. Steph Meyer, PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE keep writing Midnight Sun!

Raven Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 09:34 AM EST

Midnight Sun has me enthralled already. I think reading from Edward's obsessive, intense point of view is so much more captivating than reading from Bella's. Edward's actions and behaviour are such a mystery in Twilight; it's almost a relief to finally understand why he acted the way he did. I had no idea so much went through his head! ILOVEEDWARDCULLEN. Edward, be mine.

Adrian Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 12:50 AM EST

Oh fantastic news! No more crap from this very, very silly writer. I'm the 46 year old father of a 13 year old girl and I hope to God that my daughter will never develop into anything remotely similar to Meyer's main character Bella. I read the first book in the series and found it profoundly cheesy and poorly written. But I was OK with my daughter reading it since the story seemed fairly harmless. I also felt that I should give her a few more years before I insist more firmly on her reading books of some substance. However, I began to fume after reading books 2 and 3 of the series, which little by little establish the most spineless, clueless, and codependent young female character I have ever experienced. And again I let it go because I didn't want her to see me as the censoring father. Well, after book 4 I had to have a serious and embarrassing talk with my daughter courtesy of S. Meyer - but mind you, not the dreaded "sex talk" - you know, the talk about abusive sex, sexual manipul

redken_stylist Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 10:25 PM EST

I agree with some other the other posts. I would love to read Twilight from Edward's perspective. I'm extremely pissed off someone leaked the partial draft of Midnight Sun. Per her website, Stephanie Meyer has said, "I feel too sad about what has happened to continue working on Midnight Sun, and so it is on hold indefinitely." So, thank you so-o-o-o- much to whomever let it out! I hope in time, she'll change her mind and complete the book. There are lots of loyal fans who would sincerely like to read it in its entirety.

Reghan Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 05:42 PM EST

I love the twilight series i love Edward he is amazing he is officially my new favorite vampire and stephanie meyer is my favorite authorr

shell Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 12:42 PM EST

I actually liked Breaking Dawn better than Twilight and I absolutely adored Twilight. I was thrilled that the book looked at it from more than just Bella's limited perspective. I was shocked to hear of the outcry by many of Stephenie's fans who felt betrayed or thought there were scenes which were too gruesome. The scene in Twilight where Bella gets tromped on by James was out and out gruesome and it was SUPPOSED TO BE. We were SUPPOSED to be horrified by what was happening. What I'm really peed off about is that it looks as if, by the trailer, that particular scene has been totally modified to be less horrific and that totally turned me off.
I personally like the fact that Jacob finally made it into Bella's "family" and I'm hoping another book will eventually come out which will delve further into that relationship and the family's (wolf & vampire) reactions to it.

Cat Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 02:49 PM EST

I would really like for Stephenie to speak about her plans. It has been what a few weeks now since her partial draft was posted to her website and she has had some time to think it through. There has been an enormous outcry for Midnight Sun to be published.....Obviously, everyone loves the Series including Midnight Sun. I WANT TO HEAR FROM HER. What is the plan. I would agree that I think it would make the most sense for her to publish while the hype is there.

Deb Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 12:40 PM EST

After devouring the Twilight series in 10 days, I was thrilled to see the Midnight Sun version. The mature viewpoint from Edward made this 51 year old feel not so silly for reading a high school love story.

Ana Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 12:08 PM EST

OME! LOL I had to use that. Well, I've read the partial draft twice already, I know it's sick, but I LOVE IT. Hoping and praying that Stephenie will continue this novel, I want the scene of the meadow. I want to know what he's thinking during that first kiss when Bella's teenage hormones take over and she just wants ALL of him. I want to know if he's having that same hormonal drive or is the urge to drink her blood get stronger. All of the kissing scenes I really want to read it through Edward's percpective. Oh! Also, when he takes Bella to meet the rest of the Cullens, I'm dying to know what HE'S thinking. And can I just say that this Midnight Sun has made just LOVE Alice WAY MORE. OMG! I adore her, and I just love the part when she tells Edward that she's going to love Bella too. LOL! I love my little pixie! Also, how she keeps insisting to meet Bella, it's just adorable!

Kari Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 10:59 PM EST

Please please please please please, Stephanie!! Please write "Midnight Sun"!!! I was so shocked when I heard that you weren't going to write it!! I was so happy that you were continuing the series, and I am just as shocked as you are about the scandal. I want you to know that you have fans out here who still support you and we absolutely love your books!! Please keep on writing "Midnight Sun"!!! Please!! For your fans, because we love you!! Please please please please please!!! You are an amazing author, and it would be a sad thing if you didn't finish your series. Please consider it, for your fans. Thanks for your awesome books!! We love you!!

me Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 03:48 PM EST

Love Love Love all of the Twilight Series. They are so compelling that I cannot help but read them over and over. I loved Twilight but after reading the first 12 chapters of Midnight Sun, I think I do like it more. It is overwhelming to read about a love like Edwards. I would love to read the meadow scene from Edwards point of view and also his thoughts when he gets off of the plane and discovers Bella gone! I think it would also be amazing to have a "Edward" side companion for Breaking Dawn. It would be equally as compelling as Midnight Sun I am sure. I find myself frequently wondering about Renesmee's life and look forward to that someday. I am confident that Stephenie Meyer will continue to finish Midnight Sun. I can't imagine she would disappoint her fans but please if she would hurry up about it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Izzie Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 08:40 PM EST

I love what Stephanie's written so far of Midnight Sun. I really hope she finishes it. It brings Edward into a whole new light, it makes the other books that much better when you realize why he acts the way he does.

Vicki Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 02:41 PM EST

I've read the beginning of midnight sun and can't wait to read the rest. I loved Twilight, but Bella isn't my favorite heroine. I'd love to learn more about the Cullen's from another perspective.

Taylor Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 10:08 AM EST

i would read midnight sun but i think it would be better if she kept writing on bellas thoughts because i thought all her books were amazing. Honestly i just want another twilight book to read really bad

mimi Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 08:43 AM EST

i'm not saying i'm not going to read it when it comes out, but isn't this just a really good way for her to hype up this book before it gets released? after the last one, which wasn't as good, it's understandable she would be worried. or maybe it's not her, but her publisher. either way, this seems like a good way to ensure that the fans will come back for this one...

Erin Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 12:46 PM EST

I think it would be really cool if she did a companion novel to New Moon as well. To see what Edward was thinking/feeling the whole time he was gone and what went on in his when he thought Bella had died... that would be awesome!

Brooke Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 10:53 PM EST

I loved Midnight Sun, I didnt know if I would after reading just the first chapter but I was wrong! Every chapter got better and better, It may be "in my opinion" the best peice of the Twilight Saga. PLEASE! Stephenie, Please finish the book, take it as far as you can. Reading from this perspective is an entirely different experience, I cant wait to hear the meadow scene, or the first kiss or the ballet scene...

Cullengirl Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 03:51 AM EST

I loved midnight sun and after reading it I don't know how I ever understood any of Twilight. Midnight Sun is so addictive and I honestly don't know what ill do if Stephenie doesn't write the rest of the book, its fantastic.

Ryan Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 07:17 PM EST

I breezed right through what there is of Midnight Sun. I really like hearing the same story from Edward's POV. I really hope she finishes this book because it just might be the best one of all the Twilight books.

Julia Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 06:00 PM EST

I will patiently wait for "Midnight Sun"! I was heartbroken when Stephenie Meyer decided to step back and put it on hold indefinately. But I now truly have a better understanding of Edward and could understand his motivations in "Breaking Dawn" even more so. Stephenie Meyer needs time, respect and support from her loyal fans. The world of the Cullen vampires has many mysteries that we all would love to get glimpses of in the future!

Elisa Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 05:47 PM EST

STEPHANIE MEYER PLEASE!! I've been wating for midnight sun for suh a long time. for some losers doesnt mean that we all have to suffer. Please, go on and publish the book!
Dont ruin it forall of us! Please Stephanie Meyer, we love you!♥

Kate Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 08:08 PM EST

I finished Twilight this morning. I'd never heard of Stephenie Meyer/Twilight till I ordered the book last week randomly. I was blown away by the intensity of the book, I often struggled to catch my breath while reading and struggled putting it down. Then I came online to find out more (a film - yay!) and this :( How awful for Stephenie. I downloaded what she has posted of Midnight Sun and again I struggle to catch my breath while reading it. Having only just read Twilight I wondered how it would feel reading the same story again (but I really couldn't get enough!). Reading Edwards side fills in so many blanks... it was amazing to have that insight and made the story even more enchanting. I truly hope Stephenie will finish the story when she feels the time is right. Even if she doesn't fair play for posting what she has done online. Roll on the film!!! And I still have the other 3 books to read this week :D

christine Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 09:11 AM EST

i have not read the chapters on the internet i still faith that you will publish it . I really really want to read the book from edwards point of view.I am begging you stepinie meyer plese publish the book . can't you see how many fans want you to ? just PLEASE finish the book !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

anonymus Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 12:30 AM EST

stephanie
i do not blame u that u feel that way about the leak. i would feel tyhe same way. i just hope that someday midnight sun will be published because after reading the first 12 chapters i am in love with it already. i need to know what happens next, even if i have to wait.i think that i may like it better than twilight, so i need the reat of midnight sun!!! please publish it?

Nashi Sat, Sep 6, 2008 at 10:32 PM EST

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Stephenie Meyer hear your fans we are all begging and waiting to know exactly everything that goes inside the sexy edwards mind. Edward deserves a chance to tell his story just like jacob and bella. You are crushing millions of fans hopes if you dont finish the book. everyone is hopin that you do and that u publish it. so dont punish us all for the mistake of someone letting it leak. please please please try to reconsider...

lauren Sat, Sep 6, 2008 at 08:11 PM EST

STEPHANIE MEYER LISTEN TO ME. WHAT EVER SCUM PUT UP THE FIRST CHAPTERS OF YOUR UNBELIEVEABLE BOOK IS NOT WORTH DISSAPPOINTING THOUSANDS OF FANS. CHECK ALL THE COMMENTS EVERYWHERE! PEOPLE ARE DYING TO READ YOUR BOOKS. IT INSPIRES PEOPLE TO FIND LOVE AND OPEN UP TO FRIENDSHIP AND SHOWS PEOPLE IT IS OKAY NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE! WE ARE ALL BEHIND YOU WHATEVER WAY YOU GO. WETHER ITS NOT FINISHING OR TO KEEP GOING. I WOULD PERSONAL RATHER YOU KEEP GOING. BECAUSE WHEN I READ YOUR SIDE OF THE STORY ON YOUR WEBSITE MY HEART BROKE LIKE WHEN EDWARD THOUGHT BELLA HAD DIED. i DON'T WANT TO FEEL LIKE THAT AND I KNOW IM NOT THE ONLY FAN WHO FEELS THIS WAY ABOUT IT TOO. WE ALL WANT A FAMILT THAT LOVES US LIKE THE CULLENS, A FATHER CARING LIKE CHARLIE, A SISTER LIKE ALICE, A BIG FUNNY BROTHER LIKE EMMMET, A STRONG BROTHER LIKE JASPER, A WARM ESME, A CARING CARLISLE, EVEN A DRAMATIC RUDE SNOB LIKE ROSALIE, A BEST FRIEND THAT LOVES US LIKE JACOB, AND A PERSON THAT YOU DESPERATLY LOVE LIKE EDWARD. please

Twilight Freak Sat, Sep 6, 2008 at 08:00 PM EST

I really don't know if anybody will hate me for saying this but why doesn't she just put the rest of the chapters on the internet that way people won't buy the book and read only half of it. It seems reasonable enough to me. I wouldn't buy it, i would just get it loaned from my friend who buys all of the books only a week after they are out.

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